Marian Litany
Litany of Loreto Guide
A guide to one of the Church's best-loved litanies invoking Mary under many titles.
The Litany of Loreto is a traditional Marian litany that honors the Blessed Virgin Mary under many scriptural and devotional titles. Its repeated invocations teach reverence, affection, and trust in Mary's intercession.
What it is
What Is the Litany of Loreto?
It is a traditional Marian litany in which Catholics invoke Mary under many titles and ask for her prayers.
The repeated response 'pray for us' teaches steadiness, confidence, and childlike trust.
It is especially at home in Marian devotion, family prayer, and quieter forms of intercession.
When to pray it
When Catholics Commonly Pray It
- During May and October, which are especially associated with Marian devotion.
- At the end of the Rosary or alongside the Angelus.
- In family prayer or a home prayer corner.
- Whenever you want Mary's intercession in a calm, repeated form.
How to pray it
How to Use It Well
- Pray slowly enough to notice one or two titles of Mary.
- Let the response 'pray for us' become personal and sincere.
- Use it as a bridge into the Rosary, the Angelus, or a short family prayer time.
- Do not worry about praying every title perfectly the first time you encounter it.
Text note
Why This Page Is a Guide Rather Than the Full Litany
The Litany of Loreto is a longer prayer, so Daily Oratory treats this page as a guide and summary page rather than reproducing the full text here.
This keeps the page readable on mobile and lets related Marian pages stay cleanly connected.
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